Event Manager
$70,304–$75,000 year
On-siteBurbank Los Angeles County, California, United States
Job Summary
Solicit new accounts and maintain relationships with existing clients by traveling to meet them or calling to secure annual and weeknight business. Conduct property tours, answer inquiries, and develop menus while writing contracts and organizing arrangements for social and corporate events. Supervise event setup, implement meetings, and distribute banquet orders, then communicate with departments to ensure proper servicing. Prepare sales reports, audit client checks, and supervise clerical staff in distributing materials. Requires fluency in reading, writing, and speaking, plus the ability to negotiate pricing and work under time pressures. Two years of supervisory sales or catering experience preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
- Ability to read, write and speak fluently to interact with clients
- Ability to analyze client needs and negotiate pricing
- Basic mathematical skills to complete reports and points of sale
- Ability to work under time pressures and extensive hours
- Interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction
- Must have extensive knowledge of Food and Beverage etiquette, guest relations and service standards
Desired Qualifications
- At least two years of supervisory sales and/or catering experience
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